Misha Bryan's X Factor dream was shattered tonight as she found herself with the least public votes yet again.

The 19-year-old was sent home tonight, securing places in next week's final at Wembley Arena for girl band Little Mix, Marcus Collins and Amelia Lily.

The semi-final result, which featured performances from judge Kelly Rowland and teen star Justin Bieber, came as the X Factor finalists, joined by former boyband contestants One Direction and JLS, topped the chart with a cover of the 1970s classic Wishing On A Star.

Bryan looked unsurprised as presenter Dermot O'Leary announced the result and did not shed a tear.

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"I just want to say thank you to everyone here at the X Factor for making my dreams a reality."

She described Kelly Rowland as "the best mentor in the world" and thanked her family and everyone at home for their support, adding: "I love you and thank you so much."

The stars of X Factor also dominated the UK singles chart. The show's 2011 finalists, joined by former boyband contestants One Direction and JLS, have topped the chart with a cover of the 1970s classic Wishing On A Star.

Former X Factor contestant Olly Murs was in second spot with Dance With Me Tonight, and topped the album chart with In Case You Didn't Know, trumping Michael Buble's Christmas.

Coming in sixth was the show's judge Kelly Rowland with Down For Whatever.